Paralegal - Immigrants & Workers' Rights (Farmworker Project)

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach throughout Illinois to farmworkers, including developing outreach plans.
• Most outreach will take place during warmer months (no car required).
• Overnight travel may be required.
• Create educational flyers and other outreach materials.
• Develop and lead know-your-rights presentations.
• Build relationships with community groups, consulates, and other farmworker stakeholders.
• Conduct client intakes and investigate cases.
• Work directly with clients to gather documents and information.
• Assist attorneys with tasks related to pending cases, including federal court litigation.
• Work with outside co-counsel, where applicable.
• Maintain well-organized case files and accurate timekeeping in electronic case management system.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in social justice, especially in the areas of workers’ and immigrants’ rights.
• Experience working with immigrant or vulnerable communities.
• Bachelor’s degree or some college experience preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license is required.
• Spanish fluency or strong working proficiency is required.
• Strong writing and research skills and excellent organizational skills.
• Litigation experience helpful.
• Strong commitment to collegial and team-based work environment.
• Ability to work evenings and some weekends for outreach.
• Good information-gathering skills as well as strong and versatile computer skills are essential.